The Dink Trailer and Key Art Unveiled by Apple TV
Apple TV has unveiled the official trailer and key art for The Dink, the upcoming sports comedy film premiering globally on July 24, 2026. The movie has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for strong language and sexual material.
In the film, washed-up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s (Ed Harris) suburban country club. Desperate for his father’s approval, Dusty blindly supports Chuck’s vendetta against the new craze taking over the club: pickleball.
But when Dusty reaggravates an old injury, taking away his ability to play tennis, he resorts to the unthinkable in the name of rehab. He not only tries pickleball, but, thanks in part to his enchanting new partner, Candace (Mary Steenburgen), he finds himself actually enjoying it.
Torn between two worlds, Dusty is forced to finally face the ghosts of his past athletic failures, including his childhood nemesis, Andy Roddick (Andy Roddick). Ultimately, Dusty is drawn into a desperate battle for the future of the club, his father’s affection, and his very identity.
Alongside Johnson, Steenburgen, Harris, and Roddick, the cast includes Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, Aaron Chen, and Ben Stiller.
Directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar), The Dink is a laugh-out-loud underdog story produced by Ben Stiller (Dodgeball) and John Lesher for Red Hour Films, and Rob Paris and Mike Witherill for Rivulet Entertainment.
In addition to starring, Johnson serves as producer. The Apple TV release is written by Sean Clements (Workaholics) and executive produced by Rick Steele, Clements, Greenbaum, Joe Hardesty, Jonathan McCoy, and Daniel Crosser.
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